Senate
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session
SB251
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Amend KRS 197.020 to establish that the Department of Corrections shall not be required to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the death penalty; establish that execution protocols and procedures may be prescribed by internal policy, memorandum, or another form of action; amend KRS 13A.105 to conform; make technical corrections.
Corrections ImpactAdministrative Regulations and ProceedingsCorrections and Correctional Facilities, StateCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureDeathsState AgenciesTechnical Corrections
Introduced: February 25, 2026
Last action: April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 181)
Legislative History
Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
To Judiciary (S)
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Monday, March 16 2026 (clerical)
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 24-11 (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
Steve.West@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (1)
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
March 31, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 68-23 with Floor Amendment (2)
Yea: 68
Nay: 23